How to solve a failure in an electric valve (Blue Rain)
It is possible that an electric valve (Blue Rain valve) shows a fault, or that other problems occur. In that case it is important that you act as quickly as possible and solve the problem, so that as few watering as possible are cancelled. In this article, our specialist lists the most common failures of the electrical valve and the associated solutions.
Note: Make sure that the steering system is always switched off when the electrical tap is removed. This way you prevent unwanted outflows of liquid.
Note: Make sure that the steering system is always switched off when the electrical tap is removed. This way you prevent unwanted outflows of liquid.
Interference | Possible cause | Solution |
Electric valve does not open | Control device is defective | Contact the supplier of the control unit |
Coil is not ratified | Restoring cable breakage or poor connection | |
Coil is energized, but suction core is not attracted | • Suction core is stuck in coil. Release coil and clean coil and suction core • Coil is defective, replace | |
Coil is energized, and suction core is attracted | Channels in valve are clogged, cleaning | |
Valves do not close | Control device is defective | Contact the supplier of the control unit |
Filter in filter housing is clogged | Cleaning the filter | |
Suction core does not come back from coil | Suction core is stuck in coil. Release coil and clean coil and suction core | |
Suction core comes back from coil | Channels in valve are clogged, cleaning | |
Dirt between diaphragm and seat | Open the valve briefly with the aid of the manual. Ensure that there is sufficient filtered fluid | |
Shut-off valve does not close properly | Small under- or overpressure can cause the diaphragm to leak | Mounting the conical compression spring |
Diaphragm is defective | Replace diaphragm | |
Shut-off valve leaks between housing and cover | O-rings between housing and cover do not seal tightly | Replacing the O-rings |
Shut-off valve leaks when coil is used | O-ring of coil does not seal well | Replace O-ring |
Shut-off valve leaks at adjusting screw | Do not seal the O-rings of the adjusting screw properly | Replacing the adjusting screw |
Shut-off valve leaks at filter housing | O-ring of filter housing does not seal tightly | Replace filter housing |
Shut-off valve leaks during manual operation | O-ring of manual operation does not seal tightly | Replace the manual control screw |
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How to solve a failure in an electric valve (Blue Rain)
It is possible that an electric valve (Blue Rain valve) shows a fault, or that other problems occur. In that case it is important that you act as quickly as possible and solve the problem, so that as few watering as possible are cancelled. In this article, our specialist lists the most common failures of the electrical valve and the associated solutions.
Note: Make sure that the steering system is always switched off when the electrical tap is removed. This way you prevent unwanted outflows of liquid.
Note: Make sure that the steering system is always switched off when the electrical tap is removed. This way you prevent unwanted outflows of liquid.
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Interference | Possible cause | Solution |
Electric valve does not open | Control device is defective | Contact the supplier of the control unit |
Coil is not ratified | Restoring cable breakage or poor connection | |
Coil is energized, but suction core is not attracted | • Suction core is stuck in coil. Release coil and clean coil and suction core • Coil is defective, replace | |
Coil is energized, and suction core is attracted | Channels in valve are clogged, cleaning | |
Valves do not close | Control device is defective | Contact the supplier of the control unit |
Filter in filter housing is clogged | Cleaning the filter | |
Suction core does not come back from coil | Suction core is stuck in coil. Release coil and clean coil and suction core | |
Suction core comes back from coil | Channels in valve are clogged, cleaning | |
Dirt between diaphragm and seat | Open the valve briefly with the aid of the manual. Ensure that there is sufficient filtered fluid | |
Shut-off valve does not close properly | Small under- or overpressure can cause the diaphragm to leak | Mounting the conical compression spring |
Diaphragm is defective | Replace diaphragm | |
Shut-off valve leaks between housing and cover | O-rings between housing and cover do not seal tightly | Replacing the O-rings |
Shut-off valve leaks when coil is used | O-ring of coil does not seal well | Replace O-ring |
Shut-off valve leaks at adjusting screw | Do not seal the O-rings of the adjusting screw properly | Replacing the adjusting screw |
Shut-off valve leaks at filter housing | O-ring of filter housing does not seal tightly | Replace filter housing |
Shut-off valve leaks during manual operation | O-ring of manual operation does not seal tightly | Replace the manual control screw |
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Can't find your answer? Fill out the contact form and our specialist Rene Mondt will get back to you. On weekdays, even within 24 hours.
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